French Phrase
Tes parents sont encore ensemble ?
Meaning
This is a direct question regarding whether the listener's parents are still in a relationship or married. The word 'encore' emphasizes the continuation of their status from the past into the present.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends or people you know well. It is a personal question best used when the topic of family or upbringing has already been raised.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tesparentssontencoreensemble
Tes
The plural possessive adjective for 'your' (informal), which must agree with the plural noun 'parents'.
Sont
The third-person plural present tense of the verb 'être' (to be).
Encore
An adverb meaning 'still' or 'again', used here to indicate a continuing state.
🗨In Conversation
Tes parents sont encore ensemble ?
Are your parents still together?
Oui, ils vont fêter leurs quarante ans de mariage bientôt.
Yes, they are going to celebrate forty years of marriage soon.
✕Common Mistakes
Tes parents est encore ensemble ?
The subject 'parents' is plural, so you must use the plural verb form 'sont' instead of the singular 'est'.
Tes parents sont encore ensemble.
Without rising intonation or a question mark, this becomes a statement rather than a question.
↔Alternatives
Tes parents sont toujours ensemble ?
Are your parents still together?
Tes parents vivent-ils toujours ensemble ?
Do your parents still live together?
Cultural Tip
In France, family dynamics are treated with a mix of openness and discretion. While not strictly taboo, asking about a couple's status can be sensitive, so it's often better to wait for your interlocutor to mention their parents' situation first.